Loaded Lobster Roll
- 2 (1-pound) lobsters
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
- 3 tablespoons diced shallots
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
- 1 avocado, halved, pitted and flesh diced
- 8 slices thick cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 brioche rolls, split
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Bring a large stock pot with approximately 2 gallons of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the lobsters and boil for about 8 minutes.
- Drain from water and shock in an ice bath.
- Once cooled, remove the knuckles, claws and tail from the body of the lobster by a slight twist and pull.
- Split the tail with a knife, remove the meat from the shell and set aside.
- Pull off the claw pincher.
- Crack the claws with a nutcracker and remove the meat.
- Set aside.
- Using kitchen shears cut through the knuckle portion and remove the meat.
- Give all of the lobster meat a good rinse and roughly dice.
- Put into a large bowl and set aside.
- In the large bowl, add the mayonnaise, creme fraiche, shallots, lemon juice, chives, parsley, avocado, bacon, salt and pepper, to taste, and combine well.
- Cover and refrigerate before assembling the sandwich.
- Toast the brioche rolls in the oven until slightly colored, about 4 minutes.
- Assemble the sandwich by putting a liberal amount of lobster salad on each roll and serve.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/loaded-lobster-roll-recipe.html (may not work)